photographer

[ fuh-tog-ruh-fer ]
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noun
  1. a person who takes photographs, especially one who practices photography professionally.

Origin of photographer

1
First recorded in 1840–50; photograph + -er1

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How to use photographer in a sentence

  • He had a flashlight gun in his right hand, and a photographer's tripod was propped upright between his knees.

  • But Harvey remained impassive, detached, his eyes on the photographer's white muslin screen.

    The Amazing Interlude | Mary Roberts Rinehart
  • The friendliness of the photographer with his neighbours sufficiently authorized these communications like those of prisoners.

    The Nabob | Alphonse Daudet
  • Few districts offer better or more artistic subjects for the photographer's skill.

    Yachting Vol. 2 | Various.
  • For even an indifferent photographer is in closer harmony with nature than a mediocre poet.'

    The Talking Horse | F. Anstey

British Dictionary definitions for photographer

photographer

/ (fəˈtɒɡrəfə) /


noun
  1. a person who takes photographs, either as a hobby or a profession

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